Bangladesh cricket in turmoil: Players’ boycott threat as BCB disowns director’s remarks amid T20 World Cup standoff | Cricket News

Bangladesh cricketers (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh cricket plunged into fresh turmoil on Wednesday as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) publicly distanced itself from controversial remarks made by its director Najmul Islam, even as players threatened to boycott domestic matches and uncertainty deepened over the national team’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup…

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‘The team is suffering’: Kris Srikkanth calls out Axar Patel snub as Ravindra Jadeja struggles highlight lack of sixth bowler | Cricket News

Harshit Rana, left, with Ravindra Jadeja, centre, and KL Rahul. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Kris Srikkanth has questioned India’s team balance in ODIs, calling out the continued absence of Axar Patel at a time when Ravindra Jadeja‘s form has dipped and the side is crying out for a reliable sixth bowling option….

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CBSE invites schools to join UPU 2026 international letter writing competition: Check details here

CBSE circular on International Writing competition The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a circular asking its affiliated schools to take part in the 55th edition of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter Writing Competition for Young People. The competition, to be held in 2026, is being organised by the Department of…

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‘O’Romeo’: Shahid Kapoor reveals why he keeps picking up gray characters; says, ‘Complexity excites me far more today’ | Hindi Movie News

Shahid Kapoor has evolved from charming romantic leads to intricately layered, morally ambiguous roles. Embracing authenticity and emotional depth, he thrives on delving into characters plagued by inner turmoil and hidden truths. This transformative journey in his craft reflects a commitment to genuine storytelling. Read on to know more in detail. Shahid Kapoor has played…

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‘Locked in room, assaulted with sticks’: 6-year-old beaten to death in Ghaziabad; stepmother detained | Ghaziabad News

GHAZIABAD: A six-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her stepmother in Dasna under the jurisdiction of Wave City police station on Monday. Police said the accused assaulted the child for over 20 minutes after locking her inside a room. The child’s father and stepmother have been detained for questioning.The victim was identified as…

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The 10-minute drama

In India, time is a nebulous concept that is elastic and can bend like monsoon rubber, stretched endlessly without a whisper of a protest. Yet, here we are, strangely stuck in a national debate over grocery deliveries in 10 minutes. The Union labour minister has quietly asked quick commerce companies to move away from the…

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Verizon outage disrupts services across US: Mobile, data users hit; tens of thousands report ‘SOS’ mode | World News

A widespread outage disrupted Verizon’s mobile and data services across the United States on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of customers unable to make calls or access cellular data, The New York Times reported. According to the report, Verizon said it was working to restore services after more than 170,000 users flagged problems on Downdetector,…

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Budget 2026: Industry flags customs litigation, compliance bottlenecks as key pain points

A key industry demand relates to strengthening the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR). (AI image) As the Centre readies the Union Budget 2026-27, industry and tax experts have flagged mounting customs litigation, uneven trade facilitation and gaps in digitalisation as areas needing urgent policy attention. In its pre-Budget memorandum, FICCI has outlined a series…

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